A new study led by a UMass Medical School researcher looks at evaluating the use of telehealth to improve suicide-related outcomes. Telehealth to Improve Prevention of Suicide (TIPS) in emergency departments is a four-year National Institute of Mental Health effectiveness-implementation trial. TIPS focuses on interventions in rural or community hospitals.
The 2021 healthcare goal; Making seniors comfortable with telehealth
Telehealth has played a significant role in delivering healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly for older Americans. Due to the numerous restrictions and guidelines enacted to slow down the spread of the coronavirus, virtual care became critical to reaching out to seniors for care.